The incidence of respiratory infections in patients undergoing major oral cavity and maxillary and mandibular resections with free flap reconstruction for head and neck cancer
RI were more frequent in tracheostomised patients, though assessed risk factors were not predictive. Further research should explore additional contributors and evaluate targeted interventions to reduce incidence.
Authors
- Ricard Simó (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5410-1566)
- Rachel Wijayarathna
- Samantha Ringshall
- Gareth Jones
- E. Suh
- Nicola Peat
- Andreas Xyrichis
Institutions
- St Thomas' Hospital (GB)
- King's College London (GB)
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- St. Thomas Hospital (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Journal of Laryngology & Otology
- Published
- 2026-02-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1017/s0022215125104131
- Primary Topic
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00